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Aroids — Monstera, Philodendron, Pothos, and the Family Araceae

The Araceae family covers most of the popular vining and climbing houseplants. They share care needs — chunky aroid mix, bright indirect light, top-inch-dry watering — and a calcium oxalate toxicity warning.

8 cited care guides match this filter.

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Alocasia plant with dramatic arrow-shaped leaves featuring bold white veins against deep green, displayed indoors
Species · May 28

Alocasia Care: Humidity, Dormancy, and Watering

Light: Bright indirect / dappledWater: Keep moist, never soggyPets: Toxic (ASPCA)
Anthurium plant with vivid red heart-shaped spathe and yellow spadix surrounded by dark glossy green leaves
Species · May 28

Anthurium Care: Blooms, Light, and Humidity

Light: Bright indirectWater: Top 1.5" dryPets: Toxic to cats & dogs
Trailing philodendron-style vine in a hanging planter
Species · May 28

Heartleaf Philodendron Care: The Vining Philodendron, Not Split-Leaf

Light: Bright indirectWater: Slightly moistPets: Toxic to all (ASPCA)
Two large, vibrant green Monstera deliciosa leaves with iconic splits against a white background.
Species · May 29

Monstera Care: Which Species You Have and How to Keep It

Light: Bright indirectWater: Dry to 40% between wateringsPets: Toxic (ASPCA)
Large Monstera deliciosa leaf with iconic deep splits and oval fenestrations, backlit against a bright window
Species · May 28

Monstera Deliciosa Care: Fenestrations, Light, Water

Light: Bright indirectWater: Top third dry betweenPets: Toxic (ASPCA)
Peace lily plant with glossy dark green leaves and a single white spathe flower rising above the foliage
Species · May 28

Peace Lily Care: Light, Water, and Reblooming

Light: Part to full shadeWater: Evenly moistPets: Toxic to cats & dogs
Philodendron with large deeply lobed tropical leaves displayed against a light wall in a modern interior
Species · May 28

Philodendron Care: Light, Water, and Species Notes

Light: Bright indirectWater: Top 2" dryPets: Toxic to cats & dogs
Golden pothos with yellow-variegated heart-shaped leaves trailing down from a shelf, showing classic green and gold coloring
Species · May 28

Pothos Care: Light, Water, and Propagation

Light: Bright indirectWater: Dry between wateringsPets: Toxic (ASPCA)
How this list is built

Each species below appears because its care guide already cites primary sources (NC State Extension, Missouri Botanical Garden, ASPCA, UC IPM, Kew, or Iowa State Extension) for the trait this filter selects on. Toxicity classifications are verified against the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants directory. No species is added to a filter without a citation on its guide page. See full source list →

Maintained by Thomas Joseph.